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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Position based in Mount Gambier or location negotiable 
• Salary: 
  • RN/RM5.2 $160,848 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • AHP5 $132,440 - $144,852 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits  + Regional Incentives may apply  (Allied Health positions only)
• Ongoing Full Time position

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a RN/RM-5.2 or AHP-5.

Lead the future of clinical governance - make a lasting impact on health care across the Limestone Coast region!

Make a lasting impact on patient care as the Director Clinical & Care Governance. This senior leadership role drives excellence in safety, quality, and risk management across all Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) services.

You will lead the Quality, Risk & Safety team, embed robust clinical governance frameworks, and ensure that strategies and processes support safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will influence operational and strategic decision-making, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

This is an opportunity to shape healthcare delivery across multiple sites, leaving a lasting legacy in a dynamic and supportive regional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing expert advice on safety, quality and risk to the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Overseeing implementation of the Clinical Governance Framework and ensuring compliance with National Safety and Quality Standards, NDIS Practice Standards, and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Analysing, monitoring and reporting on clinical information and quality systems to support informed decision-making at both operational and Executive levels.

What We Are Looking For:

• Are you a Registered Nurse/Midwife, or Allied Health professional with eligibility for professional registration/membership?
• Do you have proven expertise in clinical governance, risk management, and driving quality improvement initiatives?
• Are you skilled at leading teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and embedding innovative service strategies?
• Do you bring strategic insight and the ability to provide high-level advice to Executive leadership on safety, quality, and governance?

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Allied Health Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 926504

Enquiries

Michelle de Wit
Position: Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 8721 1578
E-mail: michelle.dewit@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

4 February 2026 - 2 week close  - 11.55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone 

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Attachments

 926504 - LCLHN RD Clinical Governance Director AHP5.pdf

 926504 - LCLHN RD Clinical Governance Director RN5.2.pdf